Cyclone Damage Assessment From Tomorrow; Aid In Seven Days: Minister Pujari
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Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the assessment of damages, caused by severe cyclonic storm 'Dana', will begin tomorrow and affected people will be provided government aid in seven days.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the assessment of damages, caused by severe cyclonic storm 'Dana', will begin tomorrow and affected people will be provided government aid in seven days.
"If weather allows, primary assessment of crops damaged in the cyclone will begin today. An aerial survey will be conducted," said the Minister.
Pujari said those who have lost houses in the severe cyclonic storm will be provided pucca houses.
Pujari thanked ASHA Workers for helping pregnant women for safe institutional deliveries.
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✨He thanked all personnel who worked at ground zero and achieved victory over the cyclone.
"Combating cyclone with zero casualties is not the victory of the State government but a victory of the people of the entire Odisha," said Minister Pujari.
It may be noted that the severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' made landfall at Bhitarkanika last night. It reportedly devastated the Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts and caused havoc in adjoining districts.
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